Bottega: quality Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé 
Book 5 Index 
951. Mullineux, Syrah Swartland, 2011 
950. W & J Graham & Co, 30 Year Old Tawny Port, NV (2010) 
949. Cartuxa, Pêra-Manca Branco Évora, 2012 
948. Pella, Xi-Ro Cuvée Experimentale, NV US
97. Beaulieu Vineyard, BV Signature Series Coastal Zinfandel California, 2000
Randomly won this in a Pimms-making competition at Diageo (they own BV). Thank God. On cracking this open, for the first day, it had …
78. Novy, Syrah Sonoma County, 1999
Spicy red pepper and dark fruit aromas with some leathery notes, or maybe it was tobacco… not too sure, as I got quite drunk …
65. Bonny Doon Vineyard, Ceci n’est pas un Carignan, 2000
The guy who makes this wine is apparently a complete loony. Whatever, it was a very drinkable one. Deep garnet colour with a hint …
63. Sterling Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 1999
Deep coloured and full-bodied Cabernet (with some “Bordeaux varieties” blended into it – I think mostly Merlot, given the deep colour). Vegetably minty aromas …
32. Beringer Vineyards, Zinfandel California, 1997
Deep rich wine. Soft and slightly sweet end of dry. I thought damsons or damson jam. Lightly oaked to make a well-rounded wine.
22. Golden State Vintners, Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, California
Very unusual Chardonnay – almost demi-sec. Very deep golden colour which suggested either late harvest or longer barrel ageing. Light vanilla on the nose, …